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About

Ziyi Wang is a pianist, collaborative pianist, and piano educator.

Ziyi began her musical studies in China before continuing her education in the United States. Prior to her undergraduate studies, she studied with pianist Chu-Fang Huang. She earned her Bachelor of Music degree from the Manhattan School of Music, where she studied with Dr. Joanne Polk, and her Master of Music degree in Piano Performance from Boston University under the guidance of Professor Boaz Sharon. She is currently completing the Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Piano Performance at the University of Maryland, College Park. Her additional training includes master classes with distinguished pianists such as Robert McDonald, Stephen Hough, and Michelle Cann.

As a performer, Ziyi has appeared in solo recitals, chamber music concerts, and collaborative performances throughout the United States and China. Her achievements include awards from the New York International Music Competition and the United States Open Music Competition. She has also collaborated with Steinway & Sons’ Spirio technology, including a performance at Steinway Hall in New York and a simultaneous cross-location presentation with the University of Maryland.

As a collaborative pianist, Ziyi has worked with vocalists, instrumentalists, chamber ensembles, and choirs in a wide variety of musical settings, including recitals, competitions, concerts, and contemporary music projects. She previously served as a Collaborative Piano Assistant at the University of Maryland, where she worked closely with singers and instrumentalists in lessons, rehearsals, juries, and performances. Her collaborative experience spans a broad range of repertoire, from standard works to contemporary music.

Beyond her performance activities, Ziyi maintains a strong interest in contemporary piano literature and artistic research. Her doctoral project, The Art of Aural Imagery: The 24 Preludes of Claude Debussy and Ningwu Du, examines the artistic relationship between the two collections through a complete recording project. By exploring connections between French Impressionism and contemporary Chinese piano literature, the project also brings greater attention to Ningwu Du’s contribution to the piano repertoire.

As an educator, Ziyi is committed to helping students develop both technical skills and individual musical voices. She has taught students in both China and the United States, including at Xinjiang College of Arts and the Yamaha School of Music in Boston. Her teaching emphasizes thoughtful practice, careful listening, expressive performance, and artistic independence.

Education

Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) in Piano Performance
University of Maryland, College Park
(ABD)

Master of Music in Piano Performance
Boston University

Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance
Manhattan School of Music